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Astro Machine Works Inc

CNC Machine Operator- Night Shift at Astro Machine Works Inc

Astro Machine Works Inc Ephrata, Pennsylvania

Job Description

Job Description

Astro Machine Works is a growing 100% Employee-Owned Company located in Ephrata, PA . Founded in 1984, we are a comprehensive machining and fabrication facility specializing in custom machine building, machined parts and fabrication.


Why Choose Astro?

Flexible Work Schedules

Training and Development Opportunities including in-house Machinist Apprenticeships

Excellent Compensation Package including 10% shift differential, profit sharing bonus and Employee Stock Ownership


Astro Machine Works is seeking Full Time Night Shift Machine Operators for our growing team.


Hours are flexible starting from 9PM-11PM and ending from 5AM-7AM.


The Machine Operator works with computer-controlled equipment and machines to make sure they are set up properly, working well, and producing quality product.


Responsibilities Include:

• Measure dimensions of finished workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures

• Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, fixtures, and workpieces on machines, using hand tools and precision measuring instruments

• Stop machines to remove finished workpieces or to change tooling, setup, or workpiece placement, according to required machining sequences

• Transfer commands from servers to computer numerical control (CNC) modules, using computer network links






  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Understanding of shop mathematics together with engineering drawings, specifications, and various types of precision measuring instruments
  • Understanding and reading blueprints
  • Computer skills
  • Pluses for job consideration: experience in a mechanical field or trade school/machine shop education
  • A technical background is helpful

Physical Requirements include:

• Ability to lift, push, pull 50lbs

• Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials


Astro Machine Works is a 100% employee-owned company that values team members for their dedication, teamwork and attention to detail. We believe in the value of our work and we share information about company performance with our Team Members on a regular basis. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.


Benefits include:

Group Health, Dental and Vision

401k with match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Profit Sharing Bonus

Health Spending Account

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Company paid group Short Term Disability and Life Insurance

Training and Development Opportunities

Flexible Work Schedules

Clean Modern Manufacturing Facility



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